7 Diamonds, La Capellanía: seven new-build sea-view villas in Benalmádena
Seven villas of over 500 m² on three levels, each with an infinity pool, lift and sea views, in the hills of La Capellanía. Completion is scheduled for December 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About 7 Diamonds
La Capellanía is an established villa neighbourhood in the hills above Benalmádena, with white Andalusian houses and mature gardens. New plots are scarce here. 7 Diamonds fills seven of them with contemporary villas overlooking the bay of Fuengirola and the Mijas mountains. The development sits at around 173 metres above sea level, and the views show it.
Each villa has three levels. The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen and living area leading out to the terraces, the chill-out area and the private infinity pool. Upstairs are the master suite with its own terrace and the other bedrooms, each with a bathroom. The basement holds a garage, a cinema room and storage, and a private lift connects every floor. Our data lists three villas: 3 bedrooms for €2,350,000, 4 bedrooms for €2,500,000 and 5 bedrooms for €3,500,000. The built area is between 508 and 515 m² in each case, on plots of 734 to 822 m².
The development is gated, with communal gardens being laid out with irrigation and lighting. Each villa has parking for 3 cars. According to another source, the first phase comprises four villas.
Amenities
- Private infinity pool
- Private lift across three levels
- Cinema room in the basement
- Garage for 3 cars
- Gated community
- Communal gardens
- Underfloor heating and aerothermal system
- Electric sun shading
- Energy rating B
7 Diamonds in figures
For a sea-view villa in Benalmádena, the price per m² is strikingly average: the median of €4,921 sits right at the level of other new builds in the municipality (€4,907, 8 developments). Compared with resale homes in Benalmádena (€4,188 per m², Idealista, September 2026), you pay 18% more. The steps between the types are uneven, though: going from 3 to 4 bedrooms costs €150,000 more, from 4 to 5 bedrooms a full million. If you buy the €2,350,000 villa, you pay around €2,655,700 all in, including €235,000 VAT, €28,200 stamp duty, €14,100 notary and €28,400 lawyer. The terraces are on the modest side for the size: 42 to 117 m², or 17% of the built area.
| Price | € 2.350.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 235.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 28.200 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 14.100 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 28.400 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 3 bedrooms | from €2,350,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | from €2,500,000 |
| 5 bedrooms | from €3,500,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 12% of new developments in Benalmádena. Largest outdoor space: 117 m².
Planned completion December 2026. For half of the new developments in Benalmádena, completion is within 10 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 8 new developments in Benalmádena and the average asking price of resale homes in Benalmádena according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
La Capellanía lies inland in the hills of Benalmádena, on the western side towards Fuengirola. It is a quiet residential area with no high-rise buildings, where you need a car but can get everywhere quickly. Benalmádena itself is a lively coastal town with a marina, beaches and a wide choice of restaurants. Nearby you will find golf courses, schools, health centres and a commuter train station with services to Málaga.
Day to day, Carrefour is a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away. Torreblanca beach is 5 minutes by car. Xanit International Hospital is 7 minutes away, Fuengirola town centre 11 and Benalmádena marina 14 minutes. Málaga airport is 22 minutes away, Marbella old town 28 minutes.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from 7 Diamonds along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Torreblanca) | 2.3 km, 31 min | 2.3 km, 5 min |
| Supermarket (Carrefour) | 760 m, 10 min | 780 m, 2 min |
| Golf course (Bil Bil Pitch & Putt) | 5.1 km, 8 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Vithas Xanit International) | 4.8 km, 7 min | |
| Fuengirola town centre | 9.9 km, 11 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 9.1 km, 14 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 27.5 km, 25 min | |
| Marbella old town | 35.4 km, 28 min | |
| Málaga airport | 20.8 km, 22 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 107.8 km, 84 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:00 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. 7 Diamonds sits at around 173 metres above sea level.
Our data confirms sea views for all three available villas. From the hillside you look out over the Mediterranean, the bay of Fuengirola and the Mijas mountains; we check the exact orientation of each villa on site.
Homes and finishes
The specification is concrete. Thermally broken aluminium joinery from a top German brand, integrated electric sun shading, 100 by 100 cm ceramic floors and parquet in the bedrooms. Heating is water-based underfloor heating throughout, supplemented by electric underfloor heating and towel radiators in the bathrooms, an aerothermal system and zoned ducted air conditioning. There is mechanical ventilation and the roof is prepared for solar panels. We check whether these brands are named word for word in the purchase contract, and whether the bank guarantee on the stage payments runs until completion.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for 7 Diamonds through Privé.
Available homes in 7 Diamonds
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa | 3 | 3 | 508 m² | 42 m² | – | € 2.350.000 |
| Villa | 4 | 4 | 508 m² | 86 m² | – | € 2.500.000 |
| Villa | 5 | 5 | 515 m² | 117 m² | – | € 3.500.000 |
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Our honest verdict on 7 Diamonds
Strengths
- Only seven villas in an established villa neighbourhood with few new plots.
- Sea views confirmed for all available villas, at around 173 metres above sea level.
- Price per m² at the Benalmádena median, despite sea views and a private pool.
- Full technical package: lift, underfloor heating, aerothermal system and ventilation.
- Completion scheduled for December 2026, so within a few months.
- Beach a 5-minute drive away and the airport 22 minutes.
Points to consider
- The 3-bedroom villa has the same 508 m² as the 4-bedroom one; ask for the plans.
- A €1,000,000 jump between the 4-bedroom and the 5-bedroom villa.
- Terraces of 42 to 117 m² are small relative to the living area.
- Without a car you are limited here: the beach is a 31-minute walk.
- A large part of the floor area is in the basement; base your sums on the habitable space.
Who is 7 Diamonds right for?
7 Diamonds suits families and buyers who want a proper sea-view villa, close to the airport and without Marbella prices. If you often have guests, there is plenty of room here. Less suited to anyone who wants to do everything on foot or expects a large garden: the plots are generous, but part of them goes to the pool and terraces.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about 7 Diamonds
How far is Málaga airport from 7 Diamonds?
By our measurement, it is a 22-minute drive to Málaga airport. Marbella is 28 minutes away. If you fly back and forth often, that is a real advantage.
How many villas are there at 7 Diamonds?
The development has seven villas. Our data shows three available, with 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms. According to another source, four villas are being built in a first phase.
What is included in a villa at 7 Diamonds?
Each villa has a private infinity pool, a lift across three levels, a garage, a cinema room, underfloor heating and an aerothermal system. Whether the kitchen and furniture are included is something we check in the contract.
Are there new builds for sale on the Costa del Sol in Benalmádena?
Yes. Our comparison counts 8 new developments in Benalmádena, with a median of €4,907 per m². At €4,921, 7 Diamonds is at that level, but offers villas rather than apartments.
Do I pay more if I buy 7 Diamonds through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in 7 Diamonds, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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